This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Consumer stated while driving, the anti-lock brake system light illuminated, suddenly the brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop.
My vehicle was moving about 10 M.P.H. in preparation to stop behind several vehicles at a red light. I applied my brakes in an attempt to come to a complete stop; however, the brakes failed to engage. I then put full pressure on the brake pedal. The pedal went down almost to the floor, but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result of this brake failure, my vehicle struck the vehicle in front of it which in turn struck a third vehicle. My vehicle was towed to a mechanic who was able to duplicate the failure. At this time however, he is unable to determine what is causing the failure.
Hydroboost unit failed without warning while driving at approximately.5-10 mph, causing inoperative brakes. Cause unknown.. consumer states hydroboost unit failed.
- Cheswick, PA, USA
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While driving vehicle suddenly acclerated due to a defective acclerator which got stuck. Driver could not stop or slow down vehicle. Tried apply brakes, but brakes burned and caught on fire, had to place vehicle in park position to stop it.
Consumer was driving at approximately 65 when accelerator got stuck. Consumer applied brakes, and it was hard to prevent vehicle from speeding up and to trying to keep control, vehicle did not stop. Consumer finally shifted gear into park, which then stopped vehicle. Fire department came, and noticed brakes had caught on fire.
ABS light would come on/ pedal jerked, and there were no brakes. Contacted dealer. He said that it was a sensor that needed to be reset. Replaced computer module. Vehicle has been dealer about five times, and is still at the dealer.
Started vehicle in the garage and heard a clunking & grinding noise. Kept vehicle running, backed out of the garage, turned the wheel, and there was no steering. Went to apply brakes, and there were no brakes. Contacted dealer.. vehicle lost power and brakes due to tension pulley was broke.
Applied brakes and system failed sporadicaly, most failures under dry condition on asphalt. Two brake modules, computer module, master cylinder, calipers, pads, rotors all been replaced. Front tires replaced at 24,000 miles. Pedal can be pressed to floor at any time, failure has a mushy pedal with a coasting to a stop. Some time making noise (unlike that of ABS system) until pedal is released.
When applying foot to the brake pedal the vehicle will pull to the right or left. The brake pedal will lose pressure and go to the floorboard when at a stop sign, causing the truck to move forward a little.
When driving the vehicle in wet conditions and putting foot on the brake pedal to stop, the truck just kept going. Have to pump the brake pedal several times before the truck will stop.
Brake problems intermittently, when coming to a stop with foot on brake pedal the vehicle surges forward and feels like the transmission and the driveline is moving forward. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Owner has ABS brakes, she states while driving vehicle and coming out of driveway brakes did not work, she also notes that her brake pedal went to floor, resulting in an accident.
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- Kentwood, MI, USA